Al's Place

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Fireplace

Explore the area

Meadow Creek, WV

Sandstone Visitor Center
‪6 min drive‬
Sandstone Falls
‪38 min drive‬
New River Gorge Bridge
‪72 min drive‬
Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Al's Place - A place to Dream

Fisherman paradise, Rafters hideout, Hikers boot-stop, Golfers Ace in the Hole, Family Vacation, the list goes on and on. This adorable cabin on the great New River in Summers Co, WV is in the heart of all things tourist. It is also part of the New River National Park. There are tons of places to fish, several golf courses, ski resorts, rafting companies, hiking trails, the Famous New River Gorge Bridge, The Greenbrier Hotel, Glade Springs Resort, just to name a few of the places to check out, and things to do. Wild Wonderful West Virginia is loaded with so many beautiful Mountains and glistening waterways. Al's Place is nestled between a mountain on the back side and New River on the front with a 3 sided screened in porch to sit and sip your coffee, play card games into the night, or just visit, grill, and relax with good friends. It is 3 miles from I 64, so in Minutes you can go from a quiet relaxing cabin to our little country cafe, Sandstone Eatery, shops, stores, and all of the tourist places listed above.. it sleeps 8 with 2 bathroom but has a loft that if you want to bring your own blowup mattress for the kids there is enough room for 2 full size ones, so you just went from 8 to 10. It comes fully stocked with towels, linens, cookware and dinnerware, just bring your personal items and some groceries. Then you are all set to play, relax and just have fun.

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Property manager

Ellen Patterson

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

Meadow Creek, WV

What's nearby

Sandstone Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Raleigh General Hospital - 28 min drive - 35.9 km
Winterplace Ski Resort - 38 min drive - 44.0 km
Sandstone Falls - 38 min drive - 28.2 km
New River Gorge Bridge - 72 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

Hinton Station - 21 min drive
Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪New River Citgo and The American Càfe and Deli - ‬7 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive
‪The Bridge Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Al's Place - A place to Dream pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Al's Place - A place to Dream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Al's Place - A place to Dream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Al's Place - A place to Dream located?

Situated on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from New River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sandstone Visitor Center. Campbell - Flannagan - Murrell House Museum and Veteran's Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

D.S. M.

27 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

Cute place in a good spot on the river. Trains will come through during the night, of course. Otherwise no complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New River Gorge

The home was very nice and spacious for 2 friends. The setting on the river was beautiful and we enjoyed beautiful weather. The proximity to the New River National Park was perfect. We kept very busy each day of our stay. The kitchen, baths, and bedrooms were all well stocked for our needs. It would have been nice to have a "heads up" as to the proximity of the train tracks. The trains that went straight through were not really an issue...kind of fun to see (and hear). Not sure if this is a "usual" event but 3 out of the 4 nights we were there a train was stopped on the tracks behind the house the entire night with its diesel engine running. That was sometimes difficult to ignore. If a person was a light sleeper, they would have been agitated. We ended up not needing the heat turned on but we couldn't figure out how to turn on the heater that was in-between the living and dining areas. The directions in the notebook were not clear and/or we couldn't figure out what was supposed to open on the heater??? Maybe a picture in the notebook or a label on the heater? We thank you for your timely communication regarding firewood (which we ended up not being able to use due to the fire ban - thank you to your neighbor for giving us this heads up) and check in information. Will definitely recommend your place (but with the warning about the trains) to friends/family. Thank you. Beth

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi N.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MN Family on vacation

Liked being on the river, beautiful view, close to new river gorge, would definitely stay again. No complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

19 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Fantastic property, just what we were looking for to explore the New River Gorge with our pups!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time. It's so quiet and peaceful there. The train was an extra perk. It was amazing to see how long some of them were. The river was a little high due to rains but it was nice to just sit and watch the geese bob down the water. Would definitely stay there again as it's located in the perfect spot to visit the many the states beautiful sights. Thank you so much for opening your home to us!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property is beautiful and right on New River. House was very clean and had everything we needed. Only downside was the proximity of the train but overall a great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect.

My husband and I really enjoyed our time at Al's Place. Comfy, cozy with beautiful views of the river. Such a great location to explore the park with everything needed for a wonderful stay. We would love to return sometime 😊.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin on the River!

We loved our stay in this cozy cabin for Thanksgiving! It was a great location for visiting New River Gorge National Park, and my children loved having the river in the backyard. We made a fire in the fire pit and ate hot dogs and s’mores, cooked up Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen, and enjoyed our days hiking. We had a great time! We want to come back in the summer to have more opportunities to do things on the river. Cabin was stocked with utensils, plates, cups, etc. I always said my kids could sleep through a freight train, and it looks like I was right. When the trains passed by I was the only one who stirred. :) Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Family trip to Al's

Going to Al’s place is a yearly trip for us. Every time we go back, the Owner has made updates. Our whole family loves it. Our family of 5 love this vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation Plus

The property is well maintained. Very clean . It had such a wonderful screened in porch with comfortable seating . I so enjoyed my coffee early in the mornings out there . Great place for a fire down by the river . We had one every night . Very easy access to the river . It is just a very comfortable place to go and relax . Will definitely go again !

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk D.

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Quiet Spot

Great place to relax. We enjoyed the views of the river and peace and quite.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peter E.

15 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great WV vacation

We had a very nice time at this property. The wrap around porch was great sitting in the evening and relaxing. The river is right there and has a nice calming effect. The upstairs area was nice for reading and watching a movie. Everthing you need is available. Ellen was very quick to respond and answer all questions. Really had a nice time. Only surprise was how close the train is.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope E.

14 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SLICE OF HEAVEN

I have made 3 Trips to this place and I can't wait till I come back again. !

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

11 May 2023

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Excellent

This was a return visit for us to Al’s Place and once again we enjoyed every minute of it. If you like the river, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better location. We got hit with mostly rain but the screened-in porch made it possible to be outside and dry near the water. Great hosts, clean place, all you need is there. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

31 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above and beyond

Stayed Mon-Fri everything wonderful, the cabin, being by the river, daily excursions and seeing New River Gorge bridge and trails. Pet friendly, neighbor cats and we bought seeds to feed the birds in the big backyard. The trains are part of the atmosphere and state history.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lawrence G.

9 Nov 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet, except for the trains...

The cabin is nice and secluded with a big yard and a private view of the river. We enjoyed sitting by it. The cabin is pretty well apportioned but I think it could use a good going through and throwing things away that are not needed anymore. The owner was very responsive to questions via text message. I think the biggest thing to know is there is a very active CSX train line right next to the cabin. It's very quiet when no train, but far from it when there is.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special vacation

Al's place is excellent. We have stayed 3 years and plan to go again. The interior has everything you would need. The yard slopes right down to the river with a fire pit and this year Ellen had some outdoor chairs to set around the fire which made that really nice. The screened in porch is wonderful with swings, chairs and a grill. We cooked in two nights and drove into Hinton to eat at The Market one night. We took our two small dogs and great yard for them to run in.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Hannah L.

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin on the river

The cabin provided everything that we needed for a weekend. My only complaint was that we did not realize it was right on the train tracks so that was fairly loud. Other than that, the host was very responsive and helpful and I have no complaints.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christine T.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meadow Creek

Beautiful backyard which backs up to the river. Close to hiking trails and New River Gorge National Park

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best family time experience

First, THIS PORCH! From morning coffee and playful puppy corral to a rainy movie night, this porch was amazing! The view, the breeze, it was perfect. The cabin is so cozy, I honestly cannot say enough about how much my family enjoyed our stay! Even a few adults had to try the trap door with the kids! That fun little touch added priceless memories for us! We will absolutely be booking again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

27 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved

Our family plans to return as we had a great time! Ellen’s communication and hospitality was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

5 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin getaway

Cabin just as described. Beautiful lot on the river with awesome screened porch to take in the views. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway location on New River

Great location right on river. Very close proximity to active train track could be positive or negative depending on your group. Kind of neat, but also noisy, and was careful to close gate so my dog wouldn’t wander over to track. Easy check-in and accessible close to highway. Cabin clean and cozy, but some elements not great, like very low water pressure in shower and loud wall heater. Loved the screened porch. Overall great low-key getaway in scenic location. And thanks for being dog-friendly!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope E.

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Wish I could stay every weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

10 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay again

Love love love this place... we'll be back

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Patterson

I am a 69 year old semi retired single grandmother with children in both West Virginia, (my home state) and Illinois (where I have been for the last 15 years). I recently purchased a home on 1 acre on the beautiful New River where I was raised. When I can't be there I want to share it with you.
I guess you could say, you can take the girl out of WV but you can never take WV out of the girl. My parents have had me on the river since I was 3 weeks old, so I always Knew I would come back to it, but I just can't seem to tear myself away from my family in Illinois, so this is the perfect arrangement for me.
I love to travel and have actually done quite a bit of it over the last few years. I always seem to migrate toward the water, the ocean, the lakes, the river. I could sit by the water for hours reading a good book, or being out on a boat. But the most fun of all is playing in the water with my grandchildren, who as you have probably guessed by now, are my world, each of the 8 of them are my favorite people. So now you know a little bit about me and why I have my home listed on this site. Not only for the extra income but to share the joys I have felt through the years with you in this, "MY Happy Place"

Why they chose this property

This comfortable cabin is nestled in the mountains of Southern WV on the beautiful New River. Families have enjoyed this area for generations for fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, skiing , hunting and so much more. It comes fully equipped with all of the creature comforts of home and has a huge wrap around screened in porch for sitting and enjoying the view. Only 1 1/2 miles from I64 you can be in Beckley or Lewisburg in a matter of minutes for all of your shopping, dining, churches, etc

What makes this property unique

At one time this house was a log cabin that was moved and restored with the top addition added and also it's famous river front wrap around screened in porch. The entire river side is windows both top and bottom to allow the perfect view. And for you avid train lovers, as with all rivers the track follows the river, so you will enjoy the occasional train passing by the opposite side of the house from the river.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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House Rules

Children

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We should mention

About the area

North America

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D.S. M.

Cute place

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8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

New River Gorge

Elizabeth B.

10/10 Excellent

Christi N.

MN Family on vacation

Christi N.

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Excellent stay!

Mark L.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Al's place

Sherry H.

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

Great location

Lauren W.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Perfect.

Kathy J.

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Cozy Cabin on the River!

Mary F.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.